Character discussion : This Week 'Galvatron!'

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:32 pm

Behold Galvatron!
And from the shattered remains of Megatron, in the fires of Unicro, Galvatron was born...
The most powerfull of Unicrons creations,
evil and twisted beyond measure?
But just what was Galvatron, was he megatron in a new body, or Galvatron tormented by his past?
The world of Transformers would never be quite the same.
Love him or hate him, its hard to deny his importance

Dead Head · Post by **Dead Head** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:53 pm

Great character in the comics. By his nature, he was too easy to overuse, though.

I would still prefer to keep Megs and Galvatron separate.

I dislike the purple color scheme his robot form got in the cartoon, though most American 'toon fans like it that way. Too obvious. I liked the mostly-metallic-gray finish.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:58 pm

im in two caps here, I really do like them both, the Purpel body is very sort of future cool, but a bit OTT, but at least hes con purpel - like OP is auto red...
the silver body is a throw back to megatron - also cool.

Shanti418 · Post by **Shanti418** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:51 pm

Galvatron was a great character in the comics. Even though his appearences in Marvel US were few and came late, the way Megatron and Galvatron were allowed to interact was very coolness. I sometimes wonder why Hasbro didn't put more pressure on Marvel US to introduce the movie characters or advance the timeline.

Galvatron cartoon was ridiculous. I can't count the number of times he's flown across the galaxy for Autobots, only to show up, smack Scourge upside the head, and then call for a retreat. Insanity gets old fast, I guess.

Galvatron toy is pretty cool. Definetly WAY better than Rodimus Prime. And you gotta love how his eyes would light up. Shockwave had better sound effects, though.

Señior's Covenant · Post by **Señior's Covenant** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:04 pm

Galvatron = Best use of Straxatron ever.

Ozz · Post by **Ozz** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:21 pm

Galvatron as an unstoppable powerhouse was great in comics. Well, both of them were. Or all three, depends how you look at those things.

I love his rivalry with Magnus. Besides being strong like hell, he was quite a smart dude, too. Like when he undermined Shockwave's troops' trust in their leader in Enemy Action (probably my favourite Galvy moment).

I liked him in the Movie, too. With Nimoy's voice and none of his screws loose, he was really good bad guy. In third season though... Well, I can say that Web World is one of my favourite comedy pieces in Transformers, and unlike Carnage in C-Minor it was rather intentional.

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:26 pm

Galvy is my fave TF.

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:27 pm

Galvy was nice and silvery painted in Target:2006. Never liked the purple.

Shanti418 wrote:Galvatron toy is pretty cool. Definetly WAY better than Rodimus Prime.

Rodimus was a midget compared to him in the toy stakes.
Insane Galvatron got a bit dull in the cartoon though.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:43 pm

spiderfrommars wrote:Galvy is my fave TF.

you have to love him?

Is Galvy Furmens strongest character?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:36 pm

Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:Is Galvy Furmens strongest character?

Well, he has to be up there.

I mean, unlike Prime (who he's admitted to hating), Furman had almost limitless potential when it came to Galvatron, and being the villain had to help some.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:59 pm

Galvatrons best moment?

Stormwolf · Post by **Stormwolf** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:32 pm

Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:Galvatrons best moment?

In webworld ofcourse

Now seriously Galvatron's best moments must be either:

1. Target 2006
2. Enemy Action
3. Time Wars

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 6:00 pm

im always very fond of him in fire on the high - stopping rodys head into the floor and tearing off DH arm...

KingMob · Post by **KingMob** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:19 am

I like the last page of UK#86 for a top Galvy scene...a shadow comes out of the flame, the victor of the G/Magnus fight...and it's Galvatron!
I like the way he thumps the defeated Magnus down into the ground, splintering it, not even looking and raising his fist in triumph, a total scary mental smile on his face. Fave Galvy image, that one.
He was actually scary in Target:2006, it was like he could do anything and all the good guys were stuffed.
And there was a good balance between BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA *Blam!* stuff and cool, calculating, man-with-the-plan Galvatron.

Other highpoints for me also balance the two....Enemy Action and his role in the later US comics. Loved the whole plot where he chased Emirate Xaaron around to get him to wake Primus up. Quality.

My interest in him wanes sharply when he's just being mad and shooting at people....the volcano-god period is my least favourite, and I don't find him hugely interesting in Time Wars either.
Still cool, tho. Galvy was always cool.

The calculating comic Galvatron is my favourite characterisation. I don't like cartoon Galvy at all, tho I've only seen about 4 season three epsisodes.

And silver is better, it's shinier.

Post by **Best First** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 9:48 am

i prefer the silver as well, but maybe thats just because i grew up with it.

i Think Galvy is cool, but he's also, heh heh, a bit of a plot device.

I think Furman's best charceter remains Grimlock, in terms of development he does far more with him. Gavly's personality is pretty much 'bit of a nutter' from Fallen Angel onwards.

I will always be sad we didn't get to see Mags build on his victory in Salvage.

Stormwolf · Post by **Stormwolf** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:14 am

KingMob wrote:I've only seen about 4 season three epsisodes.

I saw them all as a kid (the cartoon is cool when you're 5 years old).

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 5:22 pm

Stormwolf wrote:
KingMob wrote:I've only seen about 4 season three epsisodes.
I saw them all as a kid (the cartoon is cool when you're 5 years old).

But sux royally when you're nearly 31.

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:36 pm

Impy, can we get a Galvy pic at the top that works please?

I like looking at the bad boy.

Stormwolf · Post by **Stormwolf** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 9:41 pm

Autobloke wrote:
Stormwolf wrote:
KingMob wrote:I've only seen about 4 season three epsisodes.
I saw them all as a kid (the cartoon is cool when you're 5 years old).
But sux royally when you're nearly 31.

Hey, I already thought that it sux0red royally when I hit 12

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 12:17 am

Señior's Covenant wrote:Galvatron = Best use of Straxatron ever.

i thought he was starting to get overused int he uk comic, was glad when he was finally bumped off in time wars, only to come back a few issues later... when he turned up in the us comic i was dissapointed, but furman put him to good use there i felt... although why wasn't fort max surprised to see him in canada? he was there during time wars... he should have known he'd been killed once...

the uiltmate prime fan · Post by **the uiltmate prime fan** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:21 am

i have always believed that Galvatron was Megatron in his purest form. Unicron stripped away most of the ego, the blinding rage, and insecurity, leaving behind Megatron's best qualities {from a decepticon POV}: cold, ruthless cunning, and a frighteningily briliant mind. until the incident which caused his instabilty Galvatron was quite possibly the most formidable {goddamnit, spell correctly!} enemy the Autobots have ever faced.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:04 pm

what do you think Galvatrons worst moments are?

Just how hard is he in Time Wars?

Pretty unbeatable with Cyclonus and scourge in tow?

the uiltmate prime fan · Post by **the uiltmate prime fan** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 11:13 pm

Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:what do you think Galvatrons worst moments are?

Just how hard is he in Time Wars?

Pretty unbeatable with Cyclonus and scourge in tow?

i think his worst moments were undoubtably the insanity, the constant losses to Magnus dispite the fact that, when he is sane, he owns magnus completely, and the moments in the movie where he becomes rodimus's bitch.

havent read time wars yet, cant find the paperback.

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:08 am

I thought Galvy's worst moment was in Perchance to Dream. He was mishandled there I thought.

BB Shockwave · Post by **BB Shockwave** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:37 pm

Oh,but that was Galvatron II...or III? Maybe in that future he came from, he's the recreated form of.... RATBAT!

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:49 pm

Whats also cool is COmic based Galvatron is, the most powerfull TF bar Unicron, according the lil poll we ran last year!!

Jetfire1138 · Post by **Jetfire1138** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:52 am

hands down my favorite decepticon. i like the look from the cartoon better, but boy insaniac screaming megalomaniac from season 3 gets old real quick.
terribly annoying the roddimus toy was about half his size. how can you have a great autobot decepticon leader battle with two toys of unequal sizes. prime and megatron were on much better scale to each other in robot mode.

Scraplet · Post by **Scraplet** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:06 pm

His initial appearence in the UK comic is one of the most memorable single moments for me. And quite possibly the coolest introduction a charater in the Marvel Run. Stood in the rain flanked by Cyclonus and Scourge........remembering the feelings I had when I first read it still gives me shivers.

And he was right......there is still no weather control system! Unless one gets invented in the next few months

All the talk of the multiple timelines and multiple Galvis

Every time this topic comes up I swear I'm gonna re-read everything so that I can contribute.....then the topic arises again and I realise I've not done it yet

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 4:13 pm

Scraplet wrote:still no weather control system! Unless one gets invented in the next few months

I'm on it. It's amazing what you can build from a breadbin and a desklamp.

I'm actually surprised by how few posts Gavly has got in this topic. Perhaps he isn't as popular as first thought.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 9:16 pm

Autobloke wrote:It's amazing what you can build from a breadbin and a desklamp

A slow toaster?

Galvy's best moment:

Target:2006 - Revealling to Ironhide the futility of the Autobots' assault.

Worst moment:

Rhythms of Darkness - Getting beaten by Hook, Line and Sinker.

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